Table 1 Summary of the herd and barn characteristics and management practices included in the questionnaire
Herd and barn characteristics | Management practices |
|---|---|
Herd size | Mixed ration feeding |
Mean milk yield | Outdoor access during summer |
Region | Outdoor access during winter |
Number of cow compartments | Hoof trimming frequency |
Stall type (freestall or tiestall) | Stocking density |
Free stall type (insulated, partly insulated, non-insulated) | Enlargement or renovation of the barn |
Flooring (slatted or concrete and with or without rubber) | Animal purchase |
Milking in a parlour or an automatic milking system | Contract heifer rearing |
Ventilation system | Fields in organic farming |